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Monday will bring increasing sunshine and mild temperatures. The rest of the week ahead stays unsettled with more rain and snow chances.

A few areas of the state are still seeing patches of fog as of 9:30 a.m., but that will burn off by late morning.

The light rain and snow that moved through southeastern Minnesota early Monday has cleared out, but not without leaving a layer of snow around most of the Twin Cities. Here are some of morning reports, with totals ranging from trace amounts to over 2 inches of snow:  

It will melt quickly under mild temperatures in the 40s. In fact, all but northwestern Minnesota should see highs in the 40s. 

Skies will clear throughout the day, with most of the state seeing sunshine by afternoon. Wind will remain relatively light. It will be a pleasant day to get outside! 

Tuesday brings a warm front across the state that could bring some light precipitation with it. For most of the state this would be spotty light rain or drizzle. However earlier in the day when temperatures are cooler, there could be some isolated snow or freezing drizzle in northern Minnesota. 

Wednesday a cold front moves across the state bringing mostly central and southern Minnesota a chance for rain, but also some possible snow mixing in.  

A couple more disturbances through the end of the week bring sporadic chances for light rain and snow through Saturday.

Temperatures remain mostly mild and at or above average for the week ahead. Tuesday will be one of the warmer days, with most of southern Minnesota making it into the 50s. 

The system on Wednesday cools temperatures just a few degrees midweek, but even with that it remains very seasonable. Here is the extended forecast for the Twin Cities through Sunday:

You can hear my live weather updates on Minnesota Public Radio at 7:48 a.m. Monday through Friday morning.

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Monday will bring increasing sunshine and mild temperatures. The rest of the week ahead stays unsettled with more rain and snow chances.


Some sunshine Monday, then unsettled weather dominates the forecast

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